Student Brand Ambassador - University of Virginia

Kaplan; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 28,080 - 34,320; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid training

Incentives for leads and enrollment

Job summary

Kaplan is seeking a Student Brand Ambassador at the University of Virginia to improve student lives through education. This role includes promoting Kaplan's services on campus through grassroots marketing, social media, and relationship building.

The position is flexible, offers competitive pay starting at $15/hour, and aims at engaging students more deeply with the Kaplan brand.

Qualifications

• Must be engaged on campus and possess strong digital presence.
• Ability to work remotely and independently.
• Time management skills and a proactive attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen relationships with student organizations.
• Generate leads through campus initiatives and social media.
• Execute grassroots marketing activities.

Skills

Engaged in campus community or student club

Active on social media

Skilled in relationship building

Creative problem solver

Excellent communication skills

Able to manage multiple initiatives

Education

Current sophomore, junior, or senior

Job description

Job Title

Student Brand Ambassador - University of Virginia

Job Description

If you are a go-getter, involved on your campus, and want to use your skills to help improve student’s lives through education, we are looking for highly motivated Student Brand Ambassadors to join our Kaplan family. In this position, you will increase Kaplan’s visibility on campus, or virtually, through various initiatives and activities, including grassroots marketing, lead generation, relationship building, social media, and more.

The Kaplan Student Ambassador role is a paid position with competitive compensation and incentivized lead and enrollment targets. The hours are flexible based on business needs and ~5 to 15+ hours per week. The position includes a paid training program with the information and tools you need to help you be a successful Student Ambassador.

Primary/Key Responsibilities

• Use your existing connections to build and strengthen Kaplan relationships with student organizations
• Generate leads through a variety of on-campus initiatives and social media efforts, including club meetings, Kaplan events, and social media sharing
• Execute grassroots marketing initiatives, including on-campus tables, fairs, flyers, and more
• Develop new relationships, and establish partnerships, with influential student groups and organizations
• Present to students on campus to share how Kaplan’s products and resources will help them achieve their goals
• Create and share content through personal social media channels to engage students with the Kaplan brand and experience
• Use your knowledge and expertise of your campus to bring Kaplan to relevant campus activities and initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify on-campus event opportunities (including school fairs, club/organization meetings)
• Support students who are ready to enroll in a course by connecting them with the appropriate test prep advisor

Education and Experience

Level of Education: Current sophomore, junior, or senior on campus

• Skills:
  • Engaged in your campus community or an active member or leader of a student club or organization
  • Active on social media with an engaged audience and strong digital presence
  • Skilled in finding relevant student groups and fostering those relationships
  • Creative problem solver with excellent communication skills
  • Able to manage multiple initiatives while working independently and remotely
• Personal Attributes:
  • Able to work in a virtual role while staying active, engaged, and responsive with your manager
  • Must be a proactive, self-starter and motivated with excellent time management skills
  • High energy with a get-it-done attitude

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Compensation for specific positions are based on job level, skills, years of experience, and education, among other factors. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission eligible. Information regarding benefits can be found here.

At Kaplan, we believe in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent. Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market, reflecting the value we place on the skills, experience, and contributions of our employees, while taking into account labor market trends and total rewards.

Location

Charlottesville, VA, USA

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area

Branding

Business Unit

00091 Kaplan Higher ED

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug‑free workplace and complies with applicable laws.